CPC Statement Condemning ICE Shooting in New York City

NEW YORK, NY — The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) strongly condemns the shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in New York City. We extend our support to the victim, his family, and all impacted community members.

It is unconscionable that a five-year-old child was in the vehicle when officers opened fire. Reckless enforcement actions threaten family safety and inflict lasting trauma on our youngest community members. All New Yorkers deserve to raise their families and live in peace — free from tactics that terrorize neighborhoods and tear communities apart.

As ICE detentions have surged nationwide, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members have experienced the negative impacts, with an over 500% increase in detentions of AAPI New Yorkers and over 1,000% in deportations of AAPI New Yorkers. CPC has seen how this has harmed our community members, causing fear and panic among community members of all ages and backgrounds. and tearing families apart.

CPC calls for a swift, transparent, and independent investigation into this incident. We urge officials to reinforce immigrant protections, halt dangerous federal operations, and prioritize community-based family support services. CPC remains steadfast in providing children, youth, and families with critical resources and advocacy efforts during this challenging time.

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.